Monday, January 4, 2010

Idli


 Idli is a  south indian popular breakfast, Its usually done by steaming the batter and fermenting the lentils.Its usually served with chutney or sambhar.

Ingredients :
2 cup  par boiled rice
1 cup urad dal
1 tsp fenugreek seed

Method :
              Wash and soak rice and dal seperatley.Soak for approximately for 10 hrs.Soak fenugreek along with the urad dal.Grind the urad dal into a smooth consistency,Then grind the rice into a coarse paste .Mix in both the batter together and let it ferment overnight or for 10hrs and then add in the salt.Now the batter is ready.Grease the idly plates with oil and pour a laddle of idly batter into it, and steam the idli for about 10 minutes,Remove from flame and allow it to cool for 5 minutes,Remove it from the mould and serve with chutney.

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